About the opportunity
Our client is always keen to hear from talented Planners and Planning Officers who want to build a career in private sector consultancy in Leeds. There's no closing date, so you can get in touch whenever the timing suits you.
The guide salary for this level is £30,000 – £38,000, depending on experience.
The consultancy
Our client is a major national property adviser with a well-established planning team in Leeds. The team advises a wide range of private and public sector clients. It works alongside colleagues in other property disciplines, so planners see how schemes come together commercially as well as on policy.
What you will be doing
The work varies, and you would expect to gain experience across some or all of the following:
- Development planning for commercial and residential schemes
- Strategic land promotion and site appraisals
- Preparing and managing planning applications
- Supporting on appeals, including written evidence and inquiry preparation
- Plan-making work, including local plan representations
- Policy research and reports for clients
- Liaising with local authorities, consultees and wider project teams
You would work with experienced colleagues and take on more responsibility as your skills develop.
About you
- Experience in a planning role in consultancy or a local authority. Strong recent graduates and those early in their careers are also welcome.
- A degree in planning or a related subject. RTPI membership, or progress towards it, is helpful.
- A good grasp of the planning system, national policy and the development process
- Clear, accurate writing and confidence in dealing with clients and colleagues
- An interest in working across a mix of sectors and project types
How to apply
Apply through PLANNINGJOBS.COM. A Tarson consultant will call you for a confidential chat before anything is shared with any client. We'd like to understand what you are looking for and tell you more about the team.
Tarson works with a number of consultancies in the area. Even if this one isn't quite right, a strong CV will be matched to the best fit, which is why it's worth getting in touch.
